Psycho-Babble Social Thread 291592

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Aaacckk!

Posted by Larry Hoover on December 19, 2003, at 10:51:39

'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html

Re: Aaacckk! » Larry Hoover

Posted by Susan J on December 19, 2003, at 10:56:34

In reply to Aaacckk!, posted by Larry Hoover on December 19, 2003, at 10:51:39

I guess we're getting rid of male and female pipe fittings? I actually find *that* a little objectionable, but not enough to make a stink about it.

Re: Aaacckk!

Posted by lil' jimi on December 19, 2003, at 13:58:55

In reply to Re: Aaacckk! » Larry Hoover, posted by Susan J on December 19, 2003, at 10:56:34

... and what about those "manholes" ?
... what's our gender neutral replacement for that?
"personholes" doesn't seem appropriate somehow ...

(i know the real answer ... )
~ jim

And it's not even April Fool's Day » Larry Hoover

Posted by tealady on December 20, 2003, at 1:36:40

In reply to Aaacckk!, posted by Larry Hoover on December 19, 2003, at 10:51:39

> 'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html

well it ain't just HDDs..and I can't see a mere memo from someone in LA changing it over the entire world..but who knows..but he does control the world?

What should we be called instead..already have controllers..any suggestions?

Susan,
Yeah, my first thought..what about male and female plugs...Gee you'd think they'd make 'em different shapes, what? I mean..you can't have one actually going inside the other....Oh my.

And even the shapes of them..perhaps we should get a decree issued to make 'em change that..
Course..I have no idea why this would be offensive or indecent to some...<g>

I'd better stop now,
Jan

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